# Zweihänder

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtsvaɪhɛndɚ/

## Definitions
1. A two-handed sword primarily of Renaissance Germany, up to a fathom in length, invented in the 14th century.

## Etymology
Borrowed from German Zweihänder (literally “two hander”), from zwei (“two”) + Hand (“hand”) + -er.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/zweihander